Robert Fain Johnston

AZTEC - Bob, at the
age of 87 lost his fight
with cancer on October
15, 2020, at his home
in Aztec. He was born
in Shamrock, Texas on
August 15, 1933 to Fain
and Bonnie Johnston.
He graduated from High
School in Eunice, New
Mexico in 1951. He was
drafted during the Korean War and served in the
U.S. Army in Germany
for two years. He married the love of his life,
Janice Marie Atchison on
January 28, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
between college semesters. Bob worked for Ray
L. Atchison Construction
for 20 years, building
roads and highways. Bob
and Jan owned and operated the Pick Bar Ranch
in Bayfield, Colorado for 15 years, raising horses,
cattle, and timothy hay. Bob served on the Aztec Planning and Zoning for six years, and also
served on the Aztec School Board of Education
for seven years.
Bob loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid bowler.
His happiest moments were bowling with his adult
sons in local leagues, state and national tournaments. He and Jan never tired of the time spent
at the bowling alley watching theirs sons bowl,
but most important was his love for his wife of
63 plus years and his sons, Raymond and John.
Bob is survived by his wife, Janice of Aztec, and
sons, Raymond (Wanda) and John (Kristie) of
Aztec, New Mexico, his brother Mack Johnston of
Pismo Beach, California, and his loving Nieces and
Nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents,
sister Carolyn Giovanini, and sister Doris Taylor
of Roswell, New Mexico. He is also preceded in
death by their infant son Daniel Wayne Johnston
and newborn baby daughter. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Aztec
Museum 125 N Main St, Aztec, NM 87410, or a
charity of your choice. A private family graveside
service will be held at Memory Gardens.
Bob is in the care of Cope Memorial Chapel of
Farmington.